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IDEA Rio Grande City Academy

IDEA Public Schools · Starr County · 2803 W MONARCH LN, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

(956)263-4900

6/10
#1875
Rank 1875 out of 4,678
Top 40%
English Language Arts6/10 · #1907 · 59th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2119 · 55th percentile
Science7/10 · #1409 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, IDEA Rio Grande City Academy offers families in this tight-knit border community a rigorous charter school option that punches above the area's typical benchmarks. Science is a particular strength here, and the school's solid across-the-board performance makes it a real draw for parents who want an academically focused environment without leaving their hometown. Rio Grande City itself has a strong sense of community pride and deep cultural roots, and this school feels like a natural fit for families who want both — a school that pushes kids forward while staying connected to the community they grew up in.

Student Demographics

362 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
350 (97%)
Other
12 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners231 (64%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged318 (88%)
Students with Disabilities33 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

733
Enrollment
32.9
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #4343 · 15th percentile

10 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Texas.